Growing guide · Home growing: windowsill, balcony and terrace
Rocoto (locoto, manzano)
Capsicum pubescens
A hairy-leaved Andean chilli with black or brown seeds. Hot and slow to ripen.
Key figures
| Item | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Heat | about 175,000 SHU | [3] |
| Plant size | fruit about 2.5 cm (1 in.), round or bell-shaped, red when ripe | [3] |
| Germination temperature | about 21 °C (70 °F) | [1] |
| Temperature | growth 21–27 °C by day, 16–21 °C at night (70–80 °F / 60–70 °F) | [3] |
The full guide (care, pests, beginner and professional tips) is currently in Finnish. The figures above are the same and come from the sources below.
These are general guidelines. Always check the variety, seed packet or fertiliser instructions and current regulations.